The 2019 board is led by Bert Johnston, who succeeds Gene Townsend as president.

Johnston is a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and naval test pilot. Johnston’s 32 years of service included assignments as vice commander for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and commander for Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division. He was also the Navy’s chief test pilot.

The board of directors includes representatives from government, industry, and academia, in support of TPP’s mission to foster collaboration between the three entities to advance technology development, technology transfer, STEM education, and workforce development in Southern Maryland.